Heavy Rains and Flash Floods Spark Landslide Concerns in Upland Regions

Fast Summary

• Heavy Rain and Floods: Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered flash floods in Kozhikode’s upland regions, including Kavilumpara, Maruthonkara, and Vanimal. The district remains under an orange alert.
• River Overflow and Landslide Concerns: Vanimal river overflowed causing flash floods in Kammayi and Narippara; rising murky waters have raised suspicions of landslides within the forest. The Iruvazhinji river’s water levels are also high.
• Incidents:

– A young man was rescued after falling into the Vanimal river.- Search efforts continue for a boy who fell at Pathankayam waterfalls days earlier.

• Coastal Impact: Moderate rainfall continues in coastal Kozhikode; the turbulent sea has left Kozhikode beach deserted, impacting local vendors.

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